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Keywords:
diversity, Muslim, Islam, 9/11, tolerance, civil rights, homeland security
Global Regions:
Middle East
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North Africa
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North America
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South Asia
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Southeast Asia
Countries:
Afghanistan
Produced in this U.S. Region:
Northeast
Universities: Columbia University
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Subjects: History and Social Studies
Resource Types: Curriculum
Time Periods: Contemporary
Instructional Strategies: Analytical Model, Group Work, Hands-On
Themes: Belief Systems, Culture and Society
Levels: High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)
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(Re)embracing Diversity
Educational outreach for Muslim sensitivity
This curriculum unit combines a wealth of information about Islam and Muslims with interactive classroom activities that foster tolerance and respect for ethnic and religious diversity.
The learning activities that develop interpersonal and intercultural understanding based on respect for ethnic and religious diversity. The activities juxtapose sensitivity and diversity awareness with a critical analysis of the implications of intolerance toward specific ethnic and religious minorities in the US. They explore ways to preempt or combat bias and bigotry in the wake of 9/11.
The unit is organized in three modules consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons:
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E Pluribus Unum, "From many, one"
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Towards understanding Islam and Muslims
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Muslim contributions to civilization
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A common language for discussing bias and hatred
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Debating civil rights and homeland security
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Understanding bias and embracing diversity
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Reflections on prejudice
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Empowerment through alliance
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Being Muslim in [your town here]
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Action plan workshop
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Field trip to an Islamic institution
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Presentation of action plan projects
Each lesson can be downloaded separately along with related handouts. All twelve lessons are included in the Instructor's Guide which also contains a list of the handouts. |
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